Hundreds of flights canceled in Denver as blizzard hits Colorado

[WhiteTara]

Source: Reuters

(Reuters) - A powerful blizzard swept through Colorado on Saturday, dumping at least 2 feet (61 cm) of snow in some parts of the state and forcing the cancellation of most of the scheduled flights at the Denver airport, officials said.

United Airlines [UALCO.UL] canceled all of its flights to and from Denver International Airport, the airport said in a statement.

All told, more than 800 flights were grounded on Saturday, or more than 65 percent of all scheduled take-offs and landings at the airport, the FlightAware airline tracking website showed. Dozens of other flights were delayed.

Denver International is the fourth-largest hub for United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, and the primary hub for Frontier Airlines, according to its website.

A representative for the airport did not immediately return a call or email seeking comment.

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[Buzz Clik]

1. Late spring storm in Colorado. I'm guessing the snow will be totally gone in 48 hours.

[WhiteTara]

2. That will be welcome news to all those

stranded passengers.

[Buzz Clik]

3. The temp was in the 70s late in the week. Rain in the forecast for Tuesday.

[WhiteTara]

4. In NW Arkansas, we're supposed to have a week of rain

and thunderstorms. I'm not looking forward to it at all.

[LiberalArkie]

5. Damn nippy down here in the Little Rock area. Must be the dampness

[WhiteTara]

6. It's warm here but a bit windy

the storms is blowing in soon.

[LiberalArkie]

9. Since it is April, I wonder which days are scheduled for tornados or Ice storm?

[WhiteTara]

10. The ones you have outdoor plans for!

[bluedigger]

7. There's stuff to do in Denver to pass the time.

It's not like they're spending the night in Omaha.

[WhiteTara]

8. Even the airport itself is interesting.

[Gore1FL]

13. The should have a dispensary in the the terminal for such occasions. n/t

[CanonRay]

11. Good thing the Rox are on the road

or it would be a snow-out.

[The Old Lie]

12. 5" last reported at the airport

The drive north (and back) wasn't too terrible. Roads are clear, just very wet, and low visibility.